Display stand



Jan. 16, 1940. G zANlNOVlCH 2,187,596

DISPLAY STAND Filed April 16, 1938 4 Sheets-Sheet l wnnasssg INYENTQR Gear/ge Zanznovz/ev lan. 16, 1940. G. zANlNovlcH DISPLAY STAND Filed April 16, 1938 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR Geo/"ge Zanzrzovah WITNESSES my? ATTORNEYS Jan. 16, 1940. G. zANlNovlcH DISPLAY STAND Filed April 16, 1958 4 Sheets-Sheet .'5

i INVENTOR George Za/zLM/ovLc hf ATTORNEYS WITNESSES Jan. 16, 1940. G. zANlNovlcH DISPLAY STAND Filed April 16, 1938 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 INVENTQR George Zanzmovbch/ WITNESSES ATTORNEYS 0? Patented Jan. 16, 1940 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE DISPLAY STAND George Zaninovch, Dnuba, Calif.

Application April 16, 1938, Serial No. 202,367

3 Claims.

This invention relates to Vdisplay stands and particularly to a-stand for displaying fruit and vegetables, an object being to provide a construction wherein the articles displayed may bev arranged in a very pleasing manner and yet the stand may be readily collapsed and dismantled whenever desired. n

Another object of the invention is to provide a display stand for fruit and the like wherein the principal parts thereof are arranged in sections so that they may be assembled in small or large groups.

A further yobject of the invention is to provide a display stand wherein the front part is formed with means for removably receiving disyplay trays and fruit-carrying boxes while the rear part may contain boxes or other articles associated with the business of the person using the stand.

In the accompanying drawings:

Fig.` 1 is a perspective View of a display stand disclosing an embodiment of the invention, the same being positioned ready for use;

' F-ig. 2 is a sectional view through Fig. l approximately on the line 2--2, suitable fruitcarrying boxes being shown in connection with the stand;

, Fig. 3 is a rear view of one section ofthe stand when collapsed;

Fig. 4 is a front view of the lower part of the left-hand portion of the stand shown in Fig. 1; the same illustrating how the tray and side table are associated with the stand;

Fig. 5 a fragmentary sectional view through Fig. 4. approximately on the line 5-5;

6 is a perspective view of a tray support embodying certain features of the invention;

Fig. 7 is a sectional` view on an enlarged scale through Fig. 6 approximately on the line l-l;

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary view, partly in section, showing how the lower part of the support illustrated in Fig. 6 is disengageably secured to two stand sections;

Fig. 9 is an enlarged detail fragmentary perspective view showing one of the uprights of .one of the sections of the stand, together with one of the container supports and a pin identical with that shown in Fig. 8;

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of an arm embodying certain features of the invention;

Fig. 11 is a fragmentary perspective view of the upper part of one of the supporting angle irons of one of the sections showing an elongated slotadapted to receive one of the hooks illustrated in Fig. 10; l

Fig. 12 is a fragmentary view showing one of the uprights of one of the stand frames and a modiiied form of table to that illustrated in Fig. 4;

Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the table shown fin Fig. 12 with the supporting arms hanging loose;

Fig. 14 is a modied form of the container support and brace to that illustrated in Fig. 4;

Fig. 15 is a top plan View of the structure shown in Fig. 14, the angle bars being shown in section;

Fig. 16 is a detail fragmentary sectional view through Fig. 4 approximatelyl on the line IE-IG and illustrating how a display tray is bolted to one of the sections;

Fig. 17 is a detail fragmentary sectional view through Fi-g. 4 approximately on the line I'I-Il;

Fig. 18 is a detail fragmentary horizontal view through Fig. 5 approximately on the line I8-I8.

Referring to the accompanying drawings by numerals, l, 2 and 3 indicate sections of the stand. Each of these sections is constructed independently so that one or more sections may be used on the stand as may be desired. In Fig. 3 x

there are shown three sections but it is evident that more or less could be used without departing from the spirit of the invention. As these sections are of identical construction a description of one will apply to all.

From l it will also be noted that there are provided display trays 4, 5 and 6, trays 5 and 6 being arranged between adjacent sections, while tray l is arran-ged at one side of the end section.

This necessitates the use of a pair of bracing` bars 'l and 8 for supporting a tray, as illustrated in Figs. l. and 4. These bracing bars or rods are removably tted into sockets 9 and Hl rigidly secured to the section l by rivets or other desired means. is provided a bolt II for clamping one side of the tray 4 to the tray-supporting bar l2 which is constructed identical with one side of the structure shown. in Fig. 6 and which will be hereinafter fully described. tion may be termed a table I3, which is positioned adjacent the tray. Also, if desired, one or more angle brackets Hl could be secured to the respective supporting legs of the table to assist in supporting one edge portion of the tray.

Instead of the table i3 as shown in Figs.` 1, 4 5. the table l5 shown in Figs. 12 and 13 could be used. in this form of table there is provided a rectangular housing I5 to which one or more hooks H are secured. These hooks extend Also, as indicated in Fig. 16, there l Ii desired, the construe- .bottom plate thereon.

tion I. Supporting rods 1 and 8 are used and arranged similar to the bars 'I and 8 but instead of supporting a tray they support the table I5. This table I5 may be provided with division members i9 and also with a sliding tray 20 which may be slid out as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. l2 so as to be used as a support when wrapping articles.

In the form shown in Fig. 1 the table I3 is a rectangular structure and at each corner is provided with a socket 2I. The various supporting legs 22 are formed of angle irons with one leg cut 01T at 23 so that the bottom of the table I3 may rest thereon while the extending portion 2,4 of the leg projects upwardly and into one of the sockets 2|. Preferably the portion 24 extends about half way the height of the socket 2l so that a similar extension 25 from the two rear legs 26 of the auxiliary table I3' may extend therein as shown in Fig. 5. It will be observed that the auxiliary table I3' is supported vby the 'two rear legs and the two front legs 2l, said iront legs resting on top of the table I3 while the rear legs 25 has one leg of the angle bar cut oiT at 25 so as to provide the extension 25 and extension 3D. The respective extensions 38 t into suitable sockets 3| which are similar to sockets 2| and are arranged in the table I3. This table is open at one end similar to table I3 and may be divided by a suitable partition 32. The table-I3 may be divided by one or more partitions 33, as shown in Fig. 5. Also there is provided a tray 34 which is adapted to be slid outwardly as shown in Fig. 1 so as to present a 'dat support on which articles may be wrapped. When this tray or support is not desired it is forced inwardly so as to be nested within the table I3 and beneath the There is provided a suitable frame 36 bolted or otherwise rigidly secured to the lower ends of the respective l s 22 so as to hold the lower ends properly spaced. Whenever desired the frame and bolts 36 may be removed and then the respective tables may be disassembled by pulling the respective legs out of the sockets in the tables. This is done when it is desired to ship the structure from one point to another or to store the same. The compartments in the respective tables may contain books, paper, twine, or other articles to be used in connection with the stand.

Sections l, 2 and 3, as heretofore mentioned, are of identical construction and each of these sections is formed so that it may be arranged as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, or may be readily collapsed as shown in Fig. 3. Each section is provided with a pair of rear uprights 31 and 38. These uprights are of the same height and shape, but upright 3l' is provided with a slot 39 while upright 38 is provided with a similar slot adjacent the point 451. The bar or arm 4I (Figs. 1 and l0) is provided with hooks 42 and 43 facing in opposite directions and a notch 44. Hook c3 is adapted to be fitted in the slot 39 in upright 3i', `but hook 43 is adapted to be fitted in a similar slot in upright 38 at point 40. By reason of this construction scales or other arti.-

f cle may be hung on to the arm 4I and be supported thereby. .A similar arm 45 is arranged at the opposite side of the stand and is con-- nected in a similar manner to section 3. This arm 4E may support scales, a bunch of bananas,

, or other article as preferred.

Each of the sections is provided with a pair .through a suitable bar I8 connected to the secof rear uprights 31 and 38, said uprights being preferably of angle iron and coacting with auxiliary uprights 41, 48 and 49, there being two of each of the auxiliary uprights as clearly indicated in Fig. 2. The various uprights are of different lengths so that when the trays 4, 5 and 6 and associated parts are applied they will be at a decided angle whereby fruit or other articles will be properly displayed and yet be ready for removal. Preferably all parts of the sections I, 2 and 3 are formed of metal and also all the parts heretofore described are formed of metal, though they could be formed of wood or other ysuitable material.

All' the uprights are connected by a. base bar 5D and also by a supporting bar 5I, While a supporting bar 52 connects the three rear posts and a supporting bar 53 connects the two rear posts, as clearly shown in Fig. 2. The connections at all points consist of suitable rivets 54 which are sufficiently loose to permit the parts to be collapsed as shown in Fig. 3. At the front there are provided a pair of bracing cross bars 55 and 56 (Fig. 4) which are bolted to the two front uprights 49. All the uprights and the bar 50 are formed of angle iron and each of the supporting bars is provided with a turned-up end 5'I which acts as an abutment for preventing a container 58 from sliding off the section. Extending laterally from one side bar to the other are bracing bars 59, 60 and 6I. Each of these bracing bars is provided with a tube or pipe 62 for spacing the uprights laterally, as clearly shown in Fig. 4. If only one section is being used these rods are of proper length to extend from one side of the section to the other where they are held in place by suitable nuts. If two or more sections are arranged together, as shown in Fig. l, the various rods 59 to 6I are of the proper length to extend through all of the sections and to receive a clamping nut at reach end whereby the sections may be properly tightened, with a suitable tubular member or pipe 62 surrounding each rod for properly spacing the uprights of the various sections and also for properly spacing the sections.

When the parts have been constructed as just described space is provided in each section for three containers 58 which are arranged at an incline. These containers are standard boxes adapted to contain oranges or other fruit and in the trade are known as lugs. The sections, therefore, are constructed to receive these standard containers regardless of what kinds 0f fruit or vegetables are arranged therein. A cover 63 is provided for each of the containers 58, said coversbeing formed with a frame 64, hinged at 65, and provided with a transparent window 66 whereby the fruit-or vegetables are properly protected and yet may be readily seen. The various supports 5I to 53 inclusive at the rear are adapted to receive suitable boxes or other articles B'i, which may be bodily removed at any time and which are out of sight when the containers 58 are in their proper position.

When three sections are arranged as shown in Fig. 1, there is provided a tray support 68, as shown in Fig, 6, for the space between the sections. In the structure shown in Fig. 1 there are two of these tray. supports designed to support the trays 5 and 6, tray 4 being supported as heretofore described and illustrated particularly in Fig. 4. Each of the tray supports 68 is provided with a pair of supporting bars 69 and 'I0 formed with a number of notches 'II and preferably two connecting rods 12 are used, each of these rods being provided with a spacing tube 13. Suitable nuts are connected with the rods 12 whereby the parts are rigidly secured together. After the parts have been assembled as shown in Fig. 6, they may then be placed in position as shown in Fig. 1.

The various uprights 38 and 41 to #i8 inclusive are each provided with a lug or headed pin 14, as shown particularly in Figs. fi, 8 and 9. The lug or headed pin 14 on the front uprights 49 accommodate the lowermost notches 1l, while the lugs on the successive other uprights accommodate the other notches. This forms a supporting frame or support for the trays 5 and 6 which are merely placed on top this construction with the sides of the trays fitting Within the bars E9 and 10 so that the depending lugs 15 and 16 secured to the bottom of the trays may iit over the respective bars 12. The tray may be constructed of metal or other suitable material and in any desired way and preferably with a number of partitions 11 so that different articles may be placed in the various trays if desired.

In regard to the containers 58, preferably they are merely opened and the lids E3 applied thereto Without removing the fruit therefrom. They are then placed in the stand as shown in Fig. 2 so that the fruit or other articles may be vended directly from the original container. In regard to thetrays 4 to t, inclusive, the grapes or other articles are removed from their original containers and arranged in the various compartments of the trays for display purposes.

At the top oi the sections there are provided sign members, namely, the sign tray 18 and the various sign members 19. Also at the back of the sign tray 18 there is provided a box 88 having two or more hooks 8l adapted to extend through suitable slots in the respective uprights 31 and 38, whereby the box is held in proper position. The various sign members 19 are each provided with one or more supporting bars 82 and each of these bars is provided with a step 83 whereby when the parts are arranged as shown in Fig. 2 the sign member will be properly supported on the box 80. The sign tray 18 is provided with two or more hooks 8d adapted to hook over the upper ends of certain of the uprights 31 and 38 for supporting the tray in proper position. This tray, as shown in Fig. l, is a rectangular tray and has a number of sign members 85 arranged therein. When the device is in use, preferably fruit is arranged in all of the sign members 19 and 85 and valso fruit or other articles arranged in the tray 18 around the sign members 85 to present a desired background. It will be noted that the articles in the tray 18 or the various sign members may be readily removed at any time and sold.

Referring to the various rods 59 to 8l inclusive and the bracing pipe 62, it will be evident that other forms of bracing and supporting members could be provided, as for instance the modified forms shown in Figs. 14 and 15.- From these gures it will be seen that brackets 88 and 81 are provided and the bracing bar 88 is pivotally connected by a suitable pin 89 to bracket 88 and positioned to fit into the bifurcated bracket 81. A suitable locking pin 90 may be used by being forced through the aligned apertures 9i and locking bar 88 against accidental disengagement.

When the parts have been assembled as shown in Fig. 1 the device is ready for use and may be left in this position as long as desired. In case it should be desired to store the display stand or to ship the same the various parts may be disconnected certain parts may be folded, as shown in Fig. 3. For instance, the box 88, tray 18, and various sign members 82 may be readily lifted out of place. The trays t and in' may also be lifted out of place and then the tray support 1G removed. The various rods 5i? to 5| may then be removed and the varicus sections l to 3 collapsed as shown in Fig. 8. The tables i3 and i3 may be disassembled and arranged in a small package. After the parts have been thus disassembled and ,arranged in one or more small packages they may be shipped as desired. By a reverse movement the parts may be reassembled and set up again, as shown in Fig. l, so as to be ready for use.

It will be readily seen that the stand presents means i'or displaying the front thereof with fruit and other articles and displaying the same in a very desirable manner so as to be pleasing and, at the same time, ready of access. Along with this feature the rear part of the various sections may be used for storing boxes or other articles, While the tables iii and i8 are ready for use when wrapping articles that have been sold, as Well as ready for use in the sense of carrying boxes, wrapping paper, and the like.

I claim:

1. In a display stand for displaying fruit and other articles including a supporting section formed of a plurality of spaced uprights, said uprights being disposed in pairs and the various pairs being of diii'erent heights, said pairs being disposed with the shortest pair at the front and the next shortest pair in back of the shortest pair and the remaining pairs in the same order so that the longest pair will be at the rear of the section, a connecting rod for each pair oi' uprights spaced from the top of the uprights, each of said rods being surrounded by a spacing tubular member, and an angle bar secured to the uprights below each oi said rods and connecting said pairs in spaced relation, each of said angle bars having one end turned up to form an abutment, said angle bars coacting with said rods for supporting containers on said section with the containers held at an angle to the horizontal.

2. A display stand for displaying fruit and the like including a plurality of article-supporting sections having a series of supporting transverse bars, said sections being spaced apart, rods eX- tending longitudinally of the stand through the sections and bridging the gap between them, said rods and said supporting bars being adapted to support receptacles thereon for displaying the contents thereof, headed pins on said sections in alignment with each other, and a tray-support located between the sections having notches for receiving said headed pins.

3. A display stand for displaying fruit and the like comprising a plurality of sections spaced apart, each section consisting of vertical and transverse members secured together and forming a framework to support receptacles, rods extending through the sections and bridging the gap between them, said rods being located in stepped formation, said rods and said transverse members acting to support receptacles at an angle for displaying articles therein, headed pins on the sides of the sections located in alignment, and tray supports located between said sections having notches for receiving the headed pins so as to be supported thereon.

GEORGE ZANINOVICH. 

